China Justice Observer

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

The legal representative of the Chinese company, whose name is on its business license, can sign the contract on behalf of the company.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

Only three steps to follow. You need the business license and official seal of this Chinese company and check its current status on the Chinese government website.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

There are five things you need to do to get ready: 1) find the legal Chinese name of the Chinese company, 2) decide whether to sue in China, 3) if yes, hire a local Chinese lawyer, 4) evaluate the costs and benefits of litigation, and 5) prepare in advance evidence that Chinese courts would like.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

You have three ways to investigate Chinese companies: legitimacy verification, due diligence, and on-site investigation.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

In China, courts charge much less than arbitration institutions. But if there is an appeal, the cost of litigation is not much cheaper than the cost of arbitration.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

If a Chinese company affixed a fake official company seal when signing a contract with you, probably you are in a scam.

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

If a Chinese supplier commits any default or fraud, there are four measures you can take to get your money back: (1) negotiation, (2) complaint, (3) debt collection, and (4) litigation or arbitration.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

If you have a dispute with a Chinese company, would you choose litigation or arbitration in China? Perhaps you should first understand the advantages and disadvantages of litigation and arbitration in China.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

You need to get a photocopy or a scanned copy of its business license and then check the company’s information in China’s National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System.

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌

The most important thing is to get the Chinese company to stamp the contract. In addition, it is better to have the contract also signed by the legal representative whose name is on the company’s business license.